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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Backlund has been Calgary’s best player this year, along with Taffoli.
He won’t be taking a payout in any short term deal as a UFA.
Plus, he’s rumoured to be one of the players at odds with Sutter who wants out.
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Backlund is also 34. He can't expect more than 4 years on a deal. and while he's been good, contacts aren't based on one year production despite how this board sees things. His production is likely going to drop every single year from 35-39, if he makes it that far. He's also the most likely to want to stick in Calgary.
None of the others have any particular ties to Calgary. Toffoli has played most of his career elsewhere. Lindholm has played half elsewhere, and his big linemates have departed.